The Mirazozo luminarium, a giant art installation featuring caverns for members of the public to explore, is being erected at Active Ennis Tim Smythe Park this afternoon before opening to the public from tomorrow (Saturday) in time for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
The structure, designed by Alan Parkinson of the company Architects of Air, is being brought to Ennis by Clare County Council and has been visited by more than 2 million people in 43 countries around the world at iconic locations such as the Guggenheim in Spain and the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
Inspired by Islamic architecture and natural geometry, Mirazozo features winding passages of small domes inspired by repeat forms found in the bazaars of Iran. Inside the spaceship-shaped structure is a multi-coloured world of bright luminous green, red and blue stripes of light forming bouncing patterns of colour on the walls of five interlinked domes.
The MIRAZOZO luminarium will be open to the public at the following times:
– 10.00 am – 6.00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 13/14th August
– Midday – 6.00 pm, Monday – Thursday, 15-18th August
– 10.00 am – 8.00 pm, Friday – Sunday, 19th-21st August
– 12 midday to 1.00pm, Monday, Tuesday 15/16 August (people with disabilities) – free of charge
Entry is €6 per person, €15 per family of 3 / €20 per family of 4……. During operational times, tickets may be purchased from the Mirazozo Box Office which is located at Active Ennis Tim Smythe Park. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.